Foreword - Jan Szynaka, President of the Polish Chamber of Commerce

Foreword

For 22 years, the Polish Chamber of Commerce of Furniture Manufacturers has been unceasingly supporting the activities of the Polish furniture industry and thus represents the interests of over 27,000 furniture companies, employing nearly 160,000 workers. From the very beginning of its activity, the Chamber’s main objective has been to protect the interests of Polish furniture producers and promote Polish furniture on foreign markets.

Jan Szynaka President of the Polish Chamber of Commerce of Furniture Manufacturers The Polish furniture sector is currently one of the worldwide leaders in production of furniture, occupying 6th place in the global ranking of furniture manufacturers. At the same time, in 2017, we as a sector advanced from 4th to 3rd place in the world ranking, thus outmatching furniture exporters from Italy. In addition, in 2017 the total value of marketed furniture production exceeded 46 billion PLN, hence setting a new record!

The global furniture market poses continual challenges for Polish furniture producers. Nonetheless, new markets are opening before us and thus allowing for further development of enterprises. For several years, Polish companies in the furniture industry have been gaining greater confidence and now play an increasingly important role in international co-operation, also on markets situated in more distant parts of the globe. Particularly important in this case is the ability to ensure continuity within the furniture supplier – furniture recipient supply chain. Further expansion of this sector, both on national and international markets, will to a large extent depend on the security of processes and deliveries.

Ladies and gentlemen, with great pride we present to you the second edition of the Polish Furniture Export Offer. It underlines the enormous potential of Polish exporters, which have ensured that there are no longer any geographical boundaries for Polish furniture. Products hailing from our country are synonymous with top-tier quality, modernity and design, thus making them popular choices amongst users all over the world. We cordially invite you to compare the diverse range of manufacturers, who contribute to the strength of Polish furniture export on a day-to-day basis.